Synonyms of tension

Antonyms of tension

Collocations of tension

high tension
Frequency: 70 %

The high tension between the two countries could lead to war.

tension release
Frequency: 60 %

Yoga helps her to release tension and relax her mind.

emotional tension
Frequency: 50 %

The movie was filled with emotional tension that kept the audience on edge.

tension mount
Frequency: 45 %

As the deadline approached, tension began to mount in the office.

tension headache
Frequency: 40 %

She often gets a tension headache after a stressful day at work.

Idiomatic Expressions for tension

  • Phrase: tension headache
    Meaning: a type of headache caused by muscle contractions in the head and neck due to stress or anxiety
    Usage: She had a tension headache from all the stress at work.